The Hollywood Bowl was transformed into a dazzling spectacle in 2025 as the legendary Diana Ross took the stage, delivering a night that will forever be etched in the hearts of those lucky enough to attend.
As the lights dimmed and the first notes of โIโm Coming Outโ echoed through the iconic venue, the crowd erupted, their anticipation rewarded with an enchanting fusion of elegance, nostalgia, and show-stopping performance.
From her timeless Supremes hits to her solo chart-toppers, Ross offered more than just a concertโshe gave a masterclass in star power. With each costume changeโfrom shimmering gowns to regal capesโshe lit up the stage, her presence as commanding and radiant as ever. Every note, every shimmy, and every smile radiated a joy that bridged generations.
But it wasnโt just the music that captivatedโit was the atmosphere she created: one filled with celebration, connection, and the unmistakable magic of a living legend. With heartfelt tributes, family moments, and that iconic declarationโโEither you move it or you lose itโโDiana Ross reminded us all what it means to truly own the stage.
At age 81, Ross brought an unforgettable nearly three-hour performance to Los Angeles, reaffirming her status as a living legend. She opened with a captivating career retrospective video before transitioning into โIโm Coming Out,โ dressed in a radiant yellow gown with matching capeโa theatrical entrance that thrilled the sold-out crowd.
Her set seamlessly wove together Motown classics like โBaby Love,โ โYou Canโt Hurry Love,โ and โStop! In the Name of Love,โ sparking massive crowd sing-alongs as visuals and nostalgia filled the stage. She then shifted toward her solo hits and ballads like โTouch Me in the Morning,โ โDonโt Explainโ and โTheme from Mahogany,โ showing her vast stylistic range and emotional nuance.
Ross dazzled with multiple costume changesโbeginning in black-and-white, then red, moving to gold, and finally a sparkling silver ensemble for the encore. She closed the night with a powerful rendition of โI Will Survive,โ blending the disco anthem with DJ Khaledโs โAll I Do Is Win,โ bringing the crowd to their feet in the final burst of energy and glam.
One emotional highlight: Diana invited her daughter Tracee Ellis Ross onstage for a heartfelt duet of โEndless Love.โ Tracee, playfully nervous, admitted: โI have to get over my fear of singing with herโ โ prompting cheers as they sang together under the spotlight.
Later, other members of the Ross clanโincluding Rhonda, Chudney, Ross Naess, Evan Ross, and grandchildrenโjoined for the finale, creating moments of genuine warmth and celebration.
ย โEither You Move It or You Lose Itโ
Mid-show, Ross quipped with trademark wit:
โEITHER YOU MOVE IT OR YOU LOSE IT.โ
Her clever delivery and playful shimmy encapsulated the eveningโs energyโproof that age hasnโt slowed her brilliance a bit
Diana Rossโs Hollywood Bowl show was more than a concertโit was a celebration of a cultural icon still evolving, inspiring, and moving audiences anew. Her message was simple but powerful: youโve got to keep movingโon stage, in life, and in music.
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